εἴδω

eidōto perceive: understandHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentVerb320 occurrences26 books296 verses

Definition

οἶδα, (from same root as εἶδον, which see),

[in LXX chiefly for ידע ;] pf. with present meaning (plpf. as impf.; on irregular tense-forms, see App.),

to have seen or perceived, hence, to know, have knowledge of: with accusative of thing(s), Matthew 25:13, Mark 10:19, John 10:4, Romans 7:7, al.; with accusative of person(s), Matthew 26:72, John 1:31, Acts 3:16, al.; τ. θεόν, 1 Thessalonians 4:5, Titus 1:16, al.; with accusative and inf., Luke 4:41, al.; before ὅτι, Matthew 9:6, Luke 20:21, John 3:2, Romans 2:2; 11:2, al.; before quaest. indir., Matthew 26:70, John 9:21, Ephesians 1:18, al.; with inf., to know how (cl.), Matthew 7:11, Luke 11:13, Philippians 4:12, 1 Thessalonians 4:4, al.; in unique sense of respect, appreciate: 1 Thessalonians 5:12 (but see also ICC on 1 Thessalonians 4:4).

Synonyms: see: γινώσκω.

Hebrew words it translates

The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as εἴδω:

Usage patterns

Old TestamentNew Testament

Occurrences

320 total
  1. 1 John 5:15οἴδαμεν · we know; οἴδαμεν · we know
    And if we know that He hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we already possess what we have asked of Him.
  2. 1 John 5:18Οἴδαμεν · We know
    We know that anyone born of God does not keep on sinning; the One who was born of God protects him, and the evil one cannot touch him.
  3. 1 John 5:19οἴδαμεν · We know
    We know that we are of God, and that the whole world is under the power of the evil one.
  4. 1 John 5:20οἴδαμεν · we know
    And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know Him who is true; and we are in Him who is true—in His Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life.
  5. 3 John 1:12οἶδας · you know
    Demetrius has received a good testimony from everyone, and from the truth itself. We also testify for him, and you know that our testimony is true.
  6. Jude 1:5εἰδότας · Although you are fully aware of this
    Although you are fully aware of this, I want to remind you that after Jesus had delivered His people out of the land of Egypt, He destroyed those who did not believe.
  7. Jude 1:10οἴδασιν · they do not understand
    These men, however, slander what they do not understand, and like irrational animals, they will be destroyed by the things they do instinctively.
  8. Revelation 2:2Οἶδα · I know
    I know your deeds, your labor, and your perseverance. I know that you cannot tolerate those who are evil, and you have tested and exposed as liars those who falsely claim to be apostles.
  9. Revelation 2:9Οἶδά · I know
    I know your affliction and your poverty—though you are rich! And I am aware of the slander of those who falsely claim to be Jews, but are in fact a synagogue of Satan.
  10. Revelation 2:13Οἶδα · I know
    I know where you live, where the throne of Satan sits, yet you hold fast to My name. You did not deny your faith in Me, even in the days of My faithful witness Antipas, who was killed among you where Satan dwells.
  11. Revelation 2:17οἶδεν · known
    He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who overcomes, I will give the hidden manna. I will also give him a white stone inscribed with a new name, known only to the one who receives it.
  12. Revelation 2:19Οἶδά · I know
    I know your deeds—your love, your faith, your service, your perseverance—and your latest deeds are greater than your first.
  13. Revelation 3:1Οἶδά · I know
    “To the angel of the church in Sardis write: These are the words of the One who holds the seven spirits of God and the seven stars. I know your deeds; you have a reputation for being alive, yet you are dead.
  14. Revelation 3:8Οἶδά · I know
    I know your deeds. Behold, I have placed before you an open door, which no one can shut. I know that you have only a little strength, yet you have kept My word and have not denied My name.
  15. Revelation 3:15Οἶδά · I know
    I know your deeds; you are neither cold nor hot. How I wish you were one or the other!
  16. Revelation 3:17οἶδας · you do not realize
    You say, ‘I am rich; I have grown wealthy and need nothing.’ But you do not realize that you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind, and naked.
  17. Revelation 7:14οἶδας · know
    “Sir,” I answered, “you know.” So he replied, “These are the ones who have come out of the great tribulation; they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.
  18. Revelation 12:12εἰδὼς · knowing
    Therefore rejoice, O heavens, and you who dwell in them! But woe to the earth and the sea; with great fury the devil has come down to you, knowing he has only a short time.”
  19. Revelation 19:12οἶδεν · knows
    He has eyes like blazing fire, and many royal crowns on His head. He has a name written on Him that only He Himself knows.